Bleach: Brave Souls story ยท Side story, Zanpakuto: The Alternate Tale, Part 1

7-4 Your Name, My Name

Zanpakuto: The Alternate Tale, Part 1. Unlike his master Yumichika, who refuses to show his true power in a battle, Ruri'iro Kujaku does not hesitate to fight with everything he has.

3 scenes, 47 lines

1. Before the battle

9 lines
Ruri'iro Kujaku

It's been a while. How are you doing?

Yumichika

Oh, not bad. You're looking well.

Ruri'iro Kujaku

Well, only thanks to you. I was able to get away from the cause of my stress.

Hold on, I haven't identified myself. How did you know it was me?

Yumichika

Oh, I could tell immediately.

The moment I laid eyes on you, I felt disgusted, Fujikujaku.

Ruri'iro Kujaku

Do you mind not calling me that name? It offends me.

My real name is Ruri'iro Kujaku. If you insist on calling me otherwise, I'll kill you.

Yumichika

Well, okay then. Give it your best shot.

2. Before the boss

18 lines
Ruri'iro Kujaku

Say, you look pretty good holding that sword.

And that feather on your face, it's probably faux, but it's still a nice look.

I hadn't gotten the chance to really check you out, but so far I am loving your style.

Yumichika

Wh-What are you talking about?

Ruri'iro Kujaku

Now, if you would make the effort to coordinate with genuine accessories, I think you'd come across even better.

Then again, you don't want to overdo it and look trashy or cheap.

Yumichika

Is there a point to any of this?

Ruri'iro Kujaku

I've got it! My feathers are the real thing. How about I give you one of these?

Yumichika

Cut it out, will you?! You're mocking me, and I do not appreciate it!

Ruri'iro Kujaku

Hmph. I don't know what you mean.

Yumichika

Well, you look hideous. Your face is the absolute worst.

Whatever, be as insulting as you like. It doesn't matter to me at all.

Do you have any idea why I took the trouble of choosing this location, far from everyone else, for our battle?

Ruri'iro Kujaku

I assume it's because you don't want anyone else to see my powers.

Yumichika

Exactly right.

Ruri'iro Kujaku

That confidence... You might come to regret it.

Yumichika

I never regret anything. That's just the way that I do battle, Fujikujaku.

Ruri'iro Kujaku

I told you, if you keep calling me by that name, I will destroy you.

3. After the battle

20 lines
Ruri'iro Kujaku

You sure talk a big game. You're kind of a weakling, you know?

Yumichika

You... I will never forgive you!

Ruri'iro Kujaku

Oh, well. I didn't expect you to.

Come on, why don't you go ahead and give up? At least if you gave up now, I'd still be willing to let you live.

Yumichika

I'm never giving up to you!

Ruri'iro Kujaku

Listen. Notice that Spiritual Pressure? Earlier, Ikkaku's Spiritual Pressure just disappeared, didn't it?

You people have no chance to win against us with the level of your abilities.

Yumichika

Ikkaku did not lose. Hozukimaru's Spiritual Pressure disappeared as well.

Ruri'iro Kujaku

Hmph. I suspect that Hozukimaru tailored his power to match Ikkaku's fighting level. As you know, those two are quite alike.

But you and I are different.

You always try to hide my true nature. I'm proud to display my power anywhere.

Yumichika

No, don't!

Ruri'iro Kujaku

I will. Tear in Frenzy...

Yumichika

Gahh!

Ruri'iro Kujaku

Well? How does it feel to be struck by the power that you loathe?

Yumichika

I don't want everyone to know about this power. I wouldn't be able to stay in Squad 11.

Ruri'iro Kujaku

Are you still saying that? Why are you so stubborn?

Yumichika

Shut up, Fujikujaku!

Ruri'iro Kujaku

I see.

Yumichika

Ahhhhhhhhh!!!